Color Splash for iPad vs Brushstroke
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Color Splash for iPad
Transform your photos by selectively applying color effects. Easily convert images to black and white while highlighting specific areas in their original color using intuitive brush tools. Zoom in for precise editing and share your creations.
- Selective color editing
- Black and white conversion
- Brush tool for color/B&W painting
- Zoom for detail work
- Share via email and social media
- Save and resume sessions
- Adjustable brush properties
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Color Splash™ lets you quickly and easily give photos a dramatic look by converting them to black and white, while keeping your chosen details in color. Use your finger as a brush to "paint" sections of your image black and white, or to bring back the original color. Zooming in and out using the two-finger pinching gesture allows you to work on details with pixel-accuracy. Features: - Share your edited images with friends via email or by uploading them to Twitter, Flickr or Dropbox. - Save multiple sessions to resume your work later. - Undo any number of accidental brush strokes. - Adjust brush properties such as brush size, softness and opacity. - An alternative view mode highlights the regions that will remain in color with a red tint. This makes it easier to see and adjust the boundaries between color and black & white regions.
Brushstroke
Transform your photos and videos into stunning paintings with a single touch. Edit, personalize with a signature, and share your creations on social media. High-quality canvas prints of your artwork can also be ordered and delivered directly to your home.
- Photo to painting transformation
- Video to painting transformation
- Signature personalization
- Social media sharing
- Canvas print ordering
- Multiple painting styles
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Turn your photos into paintings with Brushstroke. Brushstroke transforms your album photos and snaps into beautiful paintings in one touch. Edit, sign, and share your work on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. Want your artwork printed? We've teamed up with CanvasPop to provide the best quality canvas prints available. Pick a frame and size, and you’ll have your masterpiece delivered and hanging on your wall in no time. For something extra special, try transforming your videos into incredible moving paintings at up to 4K resolution with Video Paintings. Features: • Automatically transform your photos into one of many painting styles • Load photos from your Camera Roll and other Albums • Take snaps and watch them transform instantly • Experiment with different color palettes • Adjust your painting to get just the right look • Select from a variety of canvases and surfaces • Sign your painting to personalize it • Share your art on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook • Have your art printed and shipped right to your doorstep • Transform your videos into art with Video Paintings Subscribe or purchase Brushstroke to unlock all features. For more information, visit us at www.codeorgana.com, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram @codeorgana. Find out more about CanvasPop prints and their 100% "Love it" lifetime guarantee at www.canvaspop.com. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Brushstroke at Free against Color Splash for iPad's $1.99. Brushstroke also leads on ratings volume (14K vs 816) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Color Splash for iPad's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (94% vs 80%). On rating and ads there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS
Brushstroke is free to download; Color Splash for iPad costs $1.99 up front. Brushstroke sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Color Splash for iPad asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Color Splash for iPad against 4.8 for Brushstroke. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Brushstroke has 14K ratings behind it against 816, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 94% of Color Splash for iPad's written reviews are positive against 80% of Brushstroke's.
Color Splash for iPad ships an update every 2 months, Brushstroke monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Color Splash for iPad | Brushstroke |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.8 (816 ratings) — better | 4.8 (14K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.6% of reviews — better | 79.6% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 816 | 14K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 127 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Pocket Pixels Inc. | Code Organa |
Customer experience
Color Splash for iPad
Brushstroke
User reviews
Color Splash for iPad
From 816 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Produces great results
- 💡 Unique and creative effects
- 🔍 Precise control with zoom
- 🔗 Integrates well with social media
Room to improve
- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Limited control over color selection
- 🔍 Difficulty with certain photo types
Brushstroke
From 14K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Easy to use
- 🎨 Versatile painting effects
- 💡 Helpful for planning paintings
- 🖼️ Turns photos into paintings
- 🎨 Excellent for creating art
Room to improve
- 🐛 Bugs with saving/exporting images
- 🔍 Difficult to find/select photos
- 💰 Expensive for some features
- 🖼️ Printed results not always accurate
Bugs and requests
Color Splash for iPad
Reported bugs
2 issues- Picture stretching issues
- Inconsistent brush behavior
Requested features
3 requests- Color picker tool
- More advanced editing options
- Ability to start with black and white photos
Brushstroke
Reported bugs
3 issues- Crashes when importing certain photos
- Saved images disappear from camera roll
- Slider controls not working as expected
Requested features
4 requests- More painting/filter styles
- Ability to adjust brush size/strokes
- Better photo organization/search
- Improved printing quality/options
In-app purchases
Color Splash for iPad
No in-app purchases
Brushstroke
- Brushstroke2 variants$4.997 Days
- Brushstroke$9.991 Month
- Brushstroke3 Days trial2 variants$29.991 Year
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- Brushstroke3 Days trial$59.991 Year
- Illustration Pack$3.99
- Video Paintings$3.99
- Brushstroke2 variants$79.99
Questions
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